Anyone have experience with body cleanses?

sammylynn1114

I have been having some irregular digestion issues lately and my doctor suggested trying a cleanse to "re-start/re-boot" my digestive tract. She gave me a long list and I was wondering if anyone out there has any experience with body cleanses, OTC or home remedies.

I appreciate any feedback!!

Josee76

Fruit and vegetable cleansing diet. It's natural, good for detox and Livestrong has a list of the fruits and veggies best for cleansing.

cramernh

I have been having some irregular digestion issues lately and my doctor suggested trying a cleanse to "re-start/re-boot" my digestive tract. She gave me a long list and I was wondering if anyone out there has any experience with body cleanses, OTC or home remedies.

I appreciate any feedback!!

Do yourself the favor - you mentioned in your OP that your doctor gave you a long list.


Stick with that list - its coming from your doctor which is where it is supposed to be coming from to begin with....

RonSwanson66

I have been having some irregular digestion issues lately and my doctor suggested trying a cleanse to "re-start/re-boot" my digestive tract. She gave me a long list and I was wondering if anyone out there has any experience with body cleanses, OTC or home remedies.

I appreciate any feedback!!

If your doctor recommended a "cleanse", then it's time to get a new doctor.

Elzecat

Fruit and vegetable cleansing diet. It's natural, good for detox and Livestrong has a list of the fruits and veggies best for cleansing.

This.

Dave198lbs

ya...get a new doctor...ha

I would increase fiber

I use psyllium husk about a tablespoon 3 times a day...gets things moving regular if you know what I mean...drink alot of water! your body will do the rest

IvoryParchment

Not sure what's on your doctor's list. "Cleanse" can mean a lot of things. What you don't want is to completely clean out your colon. You need the bacteria there. In addition to processing undigestible food and bile to make your bowels move normally, having a healthy population of bacteria prevents disease causing bacteria from being able to move in and multiply rapidly -- there's too much competition for resources already.

But if you lost your normal balance due to antibiotics or laxatives already, you may want to re-establish it, just the way you did when you were a newborn with a completely sterile GI tract. Things like raw fruits and vegetables, yogurt, and cheese are things that provide the bacteria that normally live in your colon. Eating hard-to-digest foods in moderate amounts, like legumes (peas, beans, lentils, peanuts) and leafy vegetables/cauliflower/broccoli, provide the undigested material that feed the healthy bacteria in your colon.

It took me several months to re-establish normal bowel habits after my colonoscopy, so you don't want to be "cleansed" by simply cleaning everything out. You want to allow nature to shift the balance to encourage healthy bacteria to out-compete the others.

tigersword

Your body cleanses and detox's itself automatically, no special "cleanses" required. If it's a digestion issue, I'd go with fiber, or some yogurt. The probiotics in yogurt can help when you have problems with digestion if you need to "restock" the bacteria in your gut. Other than that, it's pretty much automatic, as long as all of your organs are healthy and functioning properly.

Candikickbutt

I agree, go with fiber. Fruits, veggies and whole grains. Just don't go buy a hole bunch of OTC stuff and go overboard, do it naturally.

capriciousmoon

I'd be careful, a lot of "cleanse" products are actually just laxatives.

wbailey38

They haven't worked well for me:/

mazza33

I bought the twinings 'infusion to cleanse' tea the other day. Had it yesterday morning and it does exactly what it says on the tin!! :O lol

mznisaelaine

Lots of fruits and veggies, intake more fiber, and drinks lots of water... and of course workout!

ARDuBaie

Dr. Natura Colonix. Been using it for years. It is very helpful for Irritable Bowel System as well. It is a three month cleanse. The first time I used it, it was disgusting what came out of my intestines. I take the powder all the time and do the cleanse in January, February, and March to get out all those pollutants from the holidays.

RonSwanson66

Dr. Natura Colonix. Been using it for years. It is very helpful for Irritable Bowel System as well. It is a three month cleanse. The first time I used it, it was disgusting what came out of my intestines. I take the powder all the time and do the cleanse in January, February, and March to get out all those pollutants from the holidays.

^^Don't Do This^^^


"But what, you may reasonably ask, is all that nastiness that colon cleansing websites so proudly display as evidence of the “success” of their cleanses? One thing you will find, if you look closely at the ingredients of many colon cleansing products, is that many of them contain bentonite clay. This clay is touted as having been used by indigenous tribes for many centuries (the fallacy of ancient wisdom–my favorite!) and as a “natural” laxative. What it really is is an absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate clay that expands in the gastrointestinal tract as it absorbs fluid. Often the bentonite clay is combined with psyllium, which is often used as a bulk-forming laxative. The beauty of this, as far as sellers of colon cleansing products go, is that bentonite clay is responsible for those disgusting rope-like stools that are touted as “evidence” that people’s colons are coated with layers of disgusting waste that is “poisoning” them. Such stools consist of the clay expanded by the liquid from the gastrointestinal tract, plus the bulk formed by psyllium, all coated with feces. Thus, the product itself produces the very condition that it claims to treat! I sometimes envision experienced and skillful con men tipping their hats in appreciation and respect when they learn this little fact about colon cleansing products."

http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/colon-cleanses-a-load-of-you-know-what/

obaker

Dr. Natura Colonix. Been using it for years. It is very helpful for Irritable Bowel System as well. It is a three month cleanse. The first time I used it, it was disgusting what came out of my intestines. I take the powder all the time and do the cleanse in January, February, and March to get out all those pollutants from the holidays.

^^Don't Do This^^^


"But what, you may reasonably ask, is all that nastiness that colon cleansing websites so proudly display as evidence of the “success” of their cleanses? One thing you will find, if you look closely at the ingredients of many colon cleansing products, is that many of them contain bentonite clay. This clay is touted as having been used by indigenous tribes for many centuries (the fallacy of ancient wisdom–my favorite!) and as a “natural” laxative. What it really is is an absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate clay that expands in the gastrointestinal tract as it absorbs fluid. Often the bentonite clay is combined with psyllium, which is often used as a bulk-forming laxative. The beauty of this, as far as sellers of colon cleansing products go, is that bentonite clay is responsible for those disgusting rope-like stools that are touted as “evidence” that people’s colons are coated with layers of disgusting waste that is “poisoning” them. Such stools consist of the clay expanded by the liquid from the gastrointestinal tract, plus the bulk formed by psyllium, all coated with feces. Thus, the product itself produces the very condition that it claims to treat! I sometimes envision experienced and skillful con men tipping their hats in appreciation and respect when they learn this little fact about colon cleansing products."

http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/colon-cleanses-a-load-of-you-know-what/

EEEEEEEEW

SergeantSunshine_reused

I have been having some irregular digestion issues lately and my doctor suggested trying a cleanse to "re-start/re-boot" my digestive tract. She gave me a long list and I was wondering if anyone out there has any experience with body cleanses, OTC or home remedies.

I appreciate any feedback!!

If your doctor recommended a "cleanse", then it's time to get a new doctor.

Yup^^^

Hayesgang

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^^This^^

Lily_1

Read the book - Clean by Alejandro Junger.

Lyadeia

If your doctor recommended a "cleanse", then it's time to get a new doctor.

^^This^^
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Totally 100% agree.

Cleanses are pure diet fad, and tons of people...as seen in these forums...still fall for them.

Sidesteal

I have been having some irregular digestion issues lately and my doctor suggested trying a cleanse to "re-start/re-boot" my digestive tract. She gave me a long list and I was wondering if anyone out there has any experience with body cleanses, OTC or home remedies.

I appreciate any feedback!!

supertracylynn

Or you could just fast for a couple days in the shower, drinking only water.

Clean inside, clean outside.

iamthevieve

Dr. Natura Colonix. Been using it for years. It is very helpful for Irritable Bowel System as well. It is a three month cleanse. The first time I used it, it was disgusting what came out of my intestines. I take the powder all the time and do the cleanse in January, February, and March to get out all those pollutants from the holidays.

^^Don't Do This^^^


"But what, you may reasonably ask, is all that nastiness that colon cleansing websites so proudly display as evidence of the “success” of their cleanses? One thing you will find, if you look closely at the ingredients of many colon cleansing products, is that many of them contain bentonite clay. This clay is touted as having been used by indigenous tribes for many centuries (the fallacy of ancient wisdom–my favorite!) and as a “natural” laxative. What it really is is an absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate clay that expands in the gastrointestinal tract as it absorbs fluid. Often the bentonite clay is combined with psyllium, which is often used as a bulk-forming laxative. The beauty of this, as far as sellers of colon cleansing products go, is that bentonite clay is responsible for those disgusting rope-like stools that are touted as “evidence” that people’s colons are coated with layers of disgusting waste that is “poisoning” them. Such stools consist of the clay expanded by the liquid from the gastrointestinal tract, plus the bulk formed by psyllium, all coated with feces. Thus, the product itself produces the very condition that it claims to treat! I sometimes envision experienced and skillful con men tipping their hats in appreciation and respect when they learn this little fact about colon cleansing products."

http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/colon-cleanses-a-load-of-you-know-what/

*hurk*

meli_medina

There was a doctor near me in Battle Creek that believe yogurt enemas would cleanse the body of all toxins and promote health. Of course, it was in the late 1800s and the only real long-term thing that came of his ideas was Kellogg's Cereal Company. They, however, do not sell yogurt enemas, so I'm not sure that it was such a good idea.

vim_n_vigor

I have a lot of digestion issues. 2 things that have helped me are either drinking water until dinner and eating all of my calories for the day in the evening for a few days, or drinking fresh sqeezed juice during the day and eating the rest of my calories in the evening for a few days. I don't view either of these as cleanses though

ARDuBaie

Ron, thank you for the information. I remember asking them about their product before I bought it. Here is a list of the ingredients of each product. They are not bashful about listing their ingredients.

Colonix Cleansing Fiber

Psyllium Husk
Flax Seed
Fennel Seed
Papaya Fruit
Grapefruit Pectin
Slippery Elm Bark
Marshmallow Root
Rhubarb Root
Guar Gum
Alfalfa Leaf
Peppermint Leaf
Uva Ursi Leaf
Stevia Leaf Extract
Licorice Root
Aloe Vera Gel
Maltodextrin
Natural Banana Flavor
Silica (To keep things from clumping together. I asked them about it.)

Kleritea Herbal Tea

Senna Leaf
Buckthown Bark
Fennel Seed
Chamomile Flower
Peppermint Leaf
Cinnamon Bark
Ginger Root
Milk Thistle Seed
Rose Hip Fruit
Uva Ursi Leaf
Passion Fruit
Natural Citrus Flavor

Paranil

Milk thistle seed extract
Black walnut hulls
Grapefruit seed extract
Clove bud
Pau d’arco bark
Pumpkin seed
Myrrh gum
Turmeric root
Garlic bulb
Hyssop
Gentian root
Elecampane root
Prickly ash bark
Yellow dock root
Fenugreek seed
Peppermint leaf
False unicorn root
Cellulose
Magnesium stearate
Silica

I recommend this product because the first time I used it, I did have long, stringy stools, but they were wiggling. I fished them from the toilet and put them in the jar. I made a doctor's appointment for that same day and took my 'friends' with me. He sent them out to a lab and that is how I found out I had worms. YEEK!!!

The Silica is to keep things from clumping together. They use it in a lot of food stuff. Basically, it is sand. I know, it is amazing what is passed off as food and herbals. LOL

Anyway, I really do recommend this product. It has stabilized my IBS very nicely. I haven't had an attack in years.

kalexander2005

I think most any cleanses you can buy in health food stores (just ask an associate for help) will be helpful. I think you should do one at least once a year, and don't totally junk your diet back up afterward. Good luck!

tigersword

Cleanses are useless. Your liver and your kidneys cleanse your body, that's their JOB.

Azdak

I have been having some irregular digestion issues lately and my doctor suggested trying a cleanse to "re-start/re-boot" my digestive tract. She gave me a long list and I was wondering if anyone out there has any experience with body cleanses, OTC or home remedies.

I appreciate any feedback!!

If your doctor recommended a "cleanse", then it's time to get a new doctor.

+1000

Azdak

Dr. Natura Colonix. Been using it for years. It is very helpful for Irritable Bowel System as well. It is a three month cleanse. The first time I used it, it was disgusting what came out of my intestines. I take the powder all the time and do the cleanse in January, February, and March to get out all those pollutants from the holidays.

^^Don't Do This^^^


"But what, you may reasonably ask, is all that nastiness that colon cleansing websites so proudly display as evidence of the “success” of their cleanses? One thing you will find, if you look closely at the ingredients of many colon cleansing products, is that many of them contain bentonite clay. This clay is touted as having been used by indigenous tribes for many centuries (the fallacy of ancient wisdom–my favorite!) and as a “natural” laxative. What it really is is an absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate clay that expands in the gastrointestinal tract as it absorbs fluid. Often the bentonite clay is combined with psyllium, which is often used as a bulk-forming laxative. The beauty of this, as far as sellers of colon cleansing products go, is that bentonite clay is responsible for those disgusting rope-like stools that are touted as “evidence” that people’s colons are coated with layers of disgusting waste that is “poisoning” them. Such stools consist of the clay expanded by the liquid from the gastrointestinal tract, plus the bulk formed by psyllium, all coated with feces. Thus, the product itself produces the very condition that it claims to treat! I sometimes envision experienced and skillful con men tipping their hats in appreciation and respect when they learn this little fact about colon cleansing products."

http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/colon-cleanses-a-load-of-you-know-what/

+10,000. You are getting my Poster of the Day Award!!! (maybe even the whole month--and it's only 12/3)